docile

• Beschreibt eine Person oder ein Tier, das ruhig, gehorsam und bereit ist, sich unterzuordnen; auch Dinge oder Vorgänge, die sich leicht lenken oder kontrollieren lassen.

Describes a person or animal that is quiet, easy to control, and willing to obey.

1. Easily managed or obedientB2formal

   Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

   Fügsam

   • The dog is very docile and gentle with children.
   • She was a docile student who never questioned the teacher.
   • The horse, though large, was surprisingly docile.

   Synonymeamenablecompliantconformablemalleablemanageableobedientpliablesubmissivetractableyielding

   Antonymedefiantheadstrongintractableobstinaterecalcitrantrefractorystubbornunruly

2. Calm and easy to handleB2formal

   Not aggressive or difficult; peaceful in nature.

   Fügsam und umgänglich

   • The new employee is docile and adapts quickly to instructions.
   • Docile animals are easier to train for shows.
   • He remained docile even under pressure.

   Synonymeamenablecompliantgentlemanageablemeekmildobedientpeacefulsubmissivetractable

   Antonymeaggressivefierceobstreperousrebellioustruculentunrulyviciouswild